Varnish, Flecks of prom dress, Pine needles, gun powder, book bindings, PCBs, celery stalks, and rabbit fur Hashed Into the haze we breathe That dyes The rising sun, A neon tangerine.
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Tears”
Tears stain the pillow, Turning oak to weeping willow. They were years in the making. Drops flowed from mind aching. Thoughts held fast. Thoughts not to last. Hidden from the light, In depths of night. James Garrett is a lifelong resident of Benicia and a former teacher at Benicia High School. He is the author […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Honey Do!
What does that mean? That’s the List that the Lady of the House makes to give to her husband or significant other (or Handyman like me) as Chores Around the House TO DO ASAP. These in a lighter category can include: 1. Fix front gate latch. 2. Adjust the height of the exercise bike. 3. […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Why
People wonder why each day I write a poem to read To bring a smile or make them think Fulfills my greater need But most of all this age requires Our language to be clear We write our thoughts in shortened ways While texting to our peers BFF and OMG Are insincere at best Foolish […]
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Roses and Stars”
What a surprise to see roses bloom in October! Peeking out from the high hedge, they are a breath of pale pink, the color of this morning sky. Garbage trucks rumble in the alley and the tired moon has gone home. She has left behind a trail of fallen stars- those scarlet leaves scattered in […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “The First Kiss”
The shy smile from the young girl as they meet. The hesitant movement of bashful feet. Words are exchanged at a quiet easy rate, As two sets of eyes warm to their fate. Her weight on his arm as down the street they walk. Past places both know, the two lovers talk. Dusk moves calmly […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Problems”
Problems come and problems go Some come fast and others, slow. Some last long While some are short They can be of any sort Some cause headaches Some cause gas, among Both poor and upper class They play no favorites; They’re universal They need No fancy dress rehearsal They plague both young And old alike; […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Column No. 536
Column No. 536 How can time fly so quick, you say, when we’re having so much fun? If my calendar serves me right this is approximately Column No. 536, starting at Christmas of 2008 with only a few months of Sabbatical thrown in for Rest & Recreation. Where to next, we say? Depends upon the […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: To Bee or Not to Bee
Hello Mr. Bumble Bee, all covered in black fuzz You’re the biggest, blackest, buzzy bee that ever wuz Rings of black and yellow, winding ‘round you in big bands You must be the bee of choice for avid Steelers fans You latch onto flowers, and then you begin to buzz In a couple hours, pollen […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “The Lemonade Stand”
When I was a youngster, back in the day… I was looking for ways to increase my pay My allowance was meager; But I was most eager….to find without glitches The way to more riches. There were ballgames and movies I wanted to see; Sports and comic books were important to me, And a few […]